Simple scenario:
On October 1st Smackdown will make its long awaited move to SyFy. Like when the show moved to MyNetwork TV a few years back, Smackdown will most likely recieve a talent shot in the arm from Raw to try and boost ratings and give the show a general all round lift.
As a general rule you can't have guys coming in without guys going out (unless there's a number shortage), so while I expect big names will come in from Raw, I expect a few names from Smackdown to make the switch across to the A show.
Let's make things a tad interesting
We could be here all day if I said give us a complete list of 20 talent moves you would make to try and create a perfectly balanced line-up. It would make for a pretty hectic thread, and besides which any moves that may happen would be done under the guise of a draft lottery, where only a handful of drafts are done (at the top level anyway).
So...
... how about 5 drafts total, both in and out, to make some attempt to rebalance Raw and Smackdown.
My Picks:
From Raw to Smackdown:
Randy Orton - There has to be a big name move doesn't there? It was Triple H last time, and for me it can be one of two people. Randy Orton or John Cena. Cena is still the number one draw, so for me he stays on the number one show. Orton is over as a face, but I don't feel his character has had chance to adapt to that role yet. A year or so on Smackdown will do him no harm what-so-ever.
The Miz - As much as I think Edge will most likely end up being the other big name, it's who I would move, not who I think will move. For me The Miz is a main eventer waiting to happen. But I really think he could get lost on Raw. At best come October he will be the number 4 guy on the show (behind Cena, Sheamus and a returning Triple H). He could survive, sure, but any man who you think could be money in the future needs time away from John Cena. There is a money feud between him and Randy Orton waiting to happen, and I could easily see a Smackdown build of this feud main eventing next years Wrestlemania.
Ted DiBiase - wow it's been a bad few months for him. Drowning on Raw while his ex tag-team partner Cody Rhodes grows on Smackdown and NXT. Needs to split with Maryse, and restart the car on Smackdown. His career has stalled in the last 4 months.
From Smackdown to Raw:
Kofi Kingston - Raw is hugely short on main event level faces. Assuming one of Orton and Cena moves, you end up with two main event faces on Raw (likely Cena and Hunter). Beyond that, it's a tussle between Evan Bourne and John Morrison for the third spot. I'm not saying either could never be World Champion, but they are a long way off right now. Kofi at the very least could hold the title, and he's a perfect fit in the upper-mid card on Raw.
The Big Show - He's just what Raw needs right now. A face on the cusp of the main event who is capable of dropping down a little. Christian would've fit here too.
On October 1st Smackdown will make its long awaited move to SyFy. Like when the show moved to MyNetwork TV a few years back, Smackdown will most likely recieve a talent shot in the arm from Raw to try and boost ratings and give the show a general all round lift.
As a general rule you can't have guys coming in without guys going out (unless there's a number shortage), so while I expect big names will come in from Raw, I expect a few names from Smackdown to make the switch across to the A show.
Let's make things a tad interesting
We could be here all day if I said give us a complete list of 20 talent moves you would make to try and create a perfectly balanced line-up. It would make for a pretty hectic thread, and besides which any moves that may happen would be done under the guise of a draft lottery, where only a handful of drafts are done (at the top level anyway).
So...
... how about 5 drafts total, both in and out, to make some attempt to rebalance Raw and Smackdown.
My Picks:
From Raw to Smackdown:
Randy Orton - There has to be a big name move doesn't there? It was Triple H last time, and for me it can be one of two people. Randy Orton or John Cena. Cena is still the number one draw, so for me he stays on the number one show. Orton is over as a face, but I don't feel his character has had chance to adapt to that role yet. A year or so on Smackdown will do him no harm what-so-ever.
The Miz - As much as I think Edge will most likely end up being the other big name, it's who I would move, not who I think will move. For me The Miz is a main eventer waiting to happen. But I really think he could get lost on Raw. At best come October he will be the number 4 guy on the show (behind Cena, Sheamus and a returning Triple H). He could survive, sure, but any man who you think could be money in the future needs time away from John Cena. There is a money feud between him and Randy Orton waiting to happen, and I could easily see a Smackdown build of this feud main eventing next years Wrestlemania.
Ted DiBiase - wow it's been a bad few months for him. Drowning on Raw while his ex tag-team partner Cody Rhodes grows on Smackdown and NXT. Needs to split with Maryse, and restart the car on Smackdown. His career has stalled in the last 4 months.
From Smackdown to Raw:
Kofi Kingston - Raw is hugely short on main event level faces. Assuming one of Orton and Cena moves, you end up with two main event faces on Raw (likely Cena and Hunter). Beyond that, it's a tussle between Evan Bourne and John Morrison for the third spot. I'm not saying either could never be World Champion, but they are a long way off right now. Kofi at the very least could hold the title, and he's a perfect fit in the upper-mid card on Raw.
The Big Show - He's just what Raw needs right now. A face on the cusp of the main event who is capable of dropping down a little. Christian would've fit here too.
